Emergency Vet Assistant: Grow into ER Pro & Tech Skills

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG); Edgewater (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits from day

ER CE travel stipend

Student loan repayment

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

VEG is a 24/7 veterinary emergency company dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll triage, assist with treatments and diagnostics, and grow through guided pathways toward anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more, all while you receive robust training and mentorship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program is a plus.
• 1+ years in a veterinary assistant role (emergency or specialty experience a bonus).
• Basic computer skills and understanding of practice management software and EMR.
• Excellent communicator when collaborating with pet parents and your team.
• Fine motor skills for handling patients and medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Be the first warm welcome and a steady support, triaging incoming patients and guiding them toward care.
• Assist with treatments, nursing care, and diagnostics from bloodwork and imaging to catheter placement and oxygen support.
• Work alongside credentialed veterinary technicians and veterinarians to set up and monitor anesthesia and sedation cases.
• Set up and manage IV fluids, blood transfusions, and medication administration.
• Assist during every moment of care: outpatient or inpatient, exam room to treatment area.
• Join patient rounds and stay close to the clinical picture to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Fine motor skills

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma

AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program (plus)

Tools

Practice management software

Electronic medical records

Job description

VEG is a 24/7 veterinary emergency company dedicated to helping people and their pets when they need it most. As an Emergency Veterinary Assistant, you’ll be in the heart of the action from day one, supporting your team, comforting pet parents, and learning the ropes in real time.

You’ll triage, assist with treatments and diagnostics, and grow through guided pathways toward anesthesia support, ultrasound, and more, all while you receive robust training and mentorship.